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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.04, 809.26 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.04, 809.26 and 365.04 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.04 : 809.26 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.04/809.26 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.04x = 809.26 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.04x = 295,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,411.36/586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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